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Jerusalem artichoke vs. Corn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Jerusalem artichoke and Corn

  • Jerusalem artichoke is richer in Iron, Copper, Vitamin B1, and Potassium, yet Corn is richer in Vitamin B5, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Jerusalem artichoke is 37% higher.
  • Jerusalem artichoke contains 3 times more Copper than Corn. Jerusalem artichoke contains 0.14mg of Copper, while Corn contains 0.049mg.
  • Corn contains less Sugar.

Food types used in this article are Jerusalem-artichokes, raw and Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 4.2% 38% 128% 47% 3.3% 33% 0.52% 7.8% 3.8%
Corn
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 0.9% 19% 17% 16% 17% 33% 0.13% 22% 1.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +366.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +96.8%
Contains more IronIron +655.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +185.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +250%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +52.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +416.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +178.3%
~equal in Phosphorus ~77mg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 13% 1.2% 3.8% 0% 50% 14% 24% 24% 18% 0% 0.25% 9.8% 16%
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 18% 16% 1.8% 0% 23% 13% 32% 48% 32% 0% 1% 17% 16%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +115.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1215%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +29.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +99.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +80.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +300%
Contains more FolateFolate +76.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.057mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~29.1mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 17% 78% 3%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.01 g
Carbs: 17.44 g
Water: 78.01 g
Other: 2.54 g
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3% 21% 73%
Protein: 3.41 g
Fats: 1.5 g
Carbs: 20.98 g
Water: 73.41 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more OtherOther +262.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +70.5%
Contains more FatsFats +14900%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +20.3%
~equal in Water ~73.41g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
80% 20%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.001 g
Corn
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17% 32% 51%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.197 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.374 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.603 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -100%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +9250%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +60200%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Jerusalem artichoke Corn
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerusalem artichoke Corn Opinion
Calories 73kcal 96kcal Corn
Protein 2g 3.41g Corn
Fats 0.01g 1.5g Corn
Vitamin C 4mg 5.5mg Corn
Net carbs 15.84g 18.58g Corn
Carbs 17.44g 20.98g Corn
Magnesium 17mg 26mg Corn
Calcium 14mg 3mg Jerusalem artichoke
Potassium 429mg 218mg Jerusalem artichoke
Iron 3.4mg 0.45mg Jerusalem artichoke
Sugar 9.6g 4.54g Corn
Fiber 1.6g 2.4g Corn
Copper 0.14mg 0.049mg Jerusalem artichoke
Zinc 0.12mg 0.62mg Corn
Starch 7.17g Corn
Phosphorus 78mg 77mg Jerusalem artichoke
Sodium 4mg 1mg Corn
Vitamin A 20IU 263IU Corn
Vitamin A 1µg 13µg Corn
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.09mg Jerusalem artichoke
Manganese 0.06mg 0.167mg Corn
Selenium 0.7µg 0.2µg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.093mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.057mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 1.683mg Corn
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.792mg Corn
Vitamin B6 0.077mg 0.139mg Corn
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.4µg Corn
Folate 13µg 23µg Corn
Choline 30mg 29.1mg Jerusalem artichoke
Saturated Fat 0g 0.197g Jerusalem artichoke
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 0.374g Corn
Polyunsaturated fat 0.001g 0.603g Corn
Tryptophan 0.023mg Corn
Threonine 0.133mg Corn
Isoleucine 0.133mg Corn
Leucine 0.358mg Corn
Lysine 0.141mg Corn
Methionine 0.069mg Corn
Phenylalanine 0.155mg Corn
Valine 0.191mg Corn
Histidine 0.091mg Corn
Fructose 0.79g Corn

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jerusalem artichoke Corn
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Jerusalem artichoke
17%
Corn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Jerusalem artichoke
14%
Corn

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.197g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn
Corn is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn
Corn contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Jerusalem artichoke - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169236/nutrients
  2. Corn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169999/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.